Valve World

📖 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: MRC Global’s digital e-commerce transformation Valve World's November 2024 issue features MRC Global's ambitious journey toward digital excellence, transforming the landscape of e-commerce in the valve and flow control industry. Key highlights include: 1. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 – Developed by MRC Global’s leadership, this roadmap focuses on digitizing the end-to-end supply chain, enhancing customer experience, and reducing costs.    2. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Through MRCGO™, customers now access features like digital ordering, quotes, and inventory management, available via mobile, web, and customized solutions. Over 600 integrations enable seamless ordering directly from customers’ stockrooms. 3. 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 – A pioneering AI tool accelerates quoting, transforming large quote requests from hours to minutes, boosting efficiency and accuracy. 4. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 – MRC Global's digital revenue surged by 72%, with digital transactions comprising over 66% of orders, reflecting the growing demand for digital engagement. MRC Global’s commitment to digital transformation sets a benchmark in industrial distribution, merging cutting-edge technology with unparalleled customer service. 🌐 Read the full story online at: https://lnkd.in/e6imDwBM

IMI PLC, has announced the acquisition of TWTG Group B.V. (TWTG), a leading Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) specialist based in the Netherlands. TWTG will become part of IMI’s Process Automation sector. This strategic acquisition further strengthens IMI’s position as an innovator in digital transformation and process automation, broadening its capabilities in wireless IoT solutions.

📣 1 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 2024! We're thrilled to announce it's just ONE month until the Valve World Conference & Expo 2024, the must-attend event for valve technology professionals! From December 3-5, industry innovators and experts will gather at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, to shape the future of valve technology. Here’s a glimpse of what awaits: ▪️ 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀: Dive into crucial themes like energy transitions, digitalisation, and standardisation. ▪️ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Hear from top industry voices like Roberto Muscarà, Salam Alsowaidan (Saudi Aramco), Alfred Kruijer (Shell), and Jonathan Geleijns (SLB) on cutting-edge issues and advancements. ▪️ 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗢𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀: Get practical skills in data-enhanced valve monitoring, valve gas testing, and more. ▪️ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘀: Discover groundbreaking valve technologies, from smart monitoring to innovative fugitive emission testing methods. ▪️ 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:Connect with global experts and enjoy the Valve World Dinner & Party on December 4. ▪️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: A new track tailored for early-career professionals ready to fast-track their journey in valve technology. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unparalleled event! Register now and be part of shaping the future. 👉 Register Today: https://lnkd.in/gVg4KQzz

Meet the Valve World team during the ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference, 4 -7 November 2024! Sales & Marketing's Mile Avramovic and Sales Manager Umut Gül will be attending. If you spot them, feel free to say hello! They'd love to meet with members of our community and give you the latest Valve World magazine! If you would like to get in touch with our team before the event, you can contact him directly or head to our website for other Valve World opportunities, https://lnkd.in/eHy-sJ_t

COVNA is thrilled to announce the successful implementation of its innovative IoT-enabled electric valve solution at a customer. This marks a significant milestone for the company, as it represents the first time a customer has embraced its vision for the future of valve control.

💡 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: Sealability of PTFE gaskets Performance in cryogenic and gaseous hydrogen environments This technical article by Thomas Schmitz from Garlock GmbH - Europe, explores the performance of modified PTFE gaskets in hydrogen environments, discussing their suitability for both cryogenic and high-temperature applications, and presenting test results that demonstrate their exceptional sealing capabilities. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: → Modified, calendered third-generation PTFE gaskets show minimal changes in mechanical properties under hydrogen exposure. → Gaskets exceed TA-Luft requirements by 1000 times in cryogenic conditions (-196°C) and three orders of magnitude in gaseous state (up to 200°C). → Innovative surface textures improve gasket performance by two orders of magnitude. → Segmented gaskets, including 'Omega' and 'Multi-button' designs, also achieve impressive leak tightness. → Tests reveal helium can reliably evaluate PTFE gasket performance for hydrogen applications. → Results support the use of these gaskets in critical hydrogen infrastructure for the clean energy transition. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebn9ZZi2

🌟 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Advancing Hydrogen Valve Technology 🌟 Don't miss Enric Palau Forte from Redfluid and Universitat Rovira i Virgili presenting groundbreaking research at Valve World Conference! 📅 December 3 - Energy Transition [Special Topic Day] 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: High-Pressure Hydrogen Valve Packing: Materials & Performance at 700 bar Ready for the future of hydrogen infrastructure? This comprehensive study dives deep into cutting-edge packing materials and designs for extreme-pressure hydrogen applications. From RPTFE to PEEK and VESPEL, discover which materials stand up to the challenge of 10,000 psi hydrogen service. Watch the video below to hear Enric preview this critical research that's shaping safer, more efficient hydrogen technologies. Join the energy transition pioneers and register for the Valve World Expo & Conference 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany (3 – 5 December 2024). ╰┈➤ https://lnkd.in/gVg4KQzz

Severn Glocon, a global leader in industrial valve engineering and manufacturing, is proud to announce the opening of its new Engineering Centre of Excellence. Located in Halifax, the Engineering Centre of Excellence is set to drive innovation, enhance engineering expertise, and reinforce Severn Glocon’s ongoing commitment to delivering best-in-class-solutions to customers across the energy, oil & gas, and process industries.

🌐 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: Selecting valves for chemical process applications Knut Riegel from Emerson shares invaluable insights on valve selection for the chemical industry. Key highlights: ➜ Evolution of high-performance butterfly valves ➜ Advancements in automation and smart technologies ➜ Importance of fugitive emissions control ➜ Criteria for selecting valves in critical chemical applications ➜ Benefits of comprehensive valve solutions Knut emphasises how experienced manufacturers can provide crucial advantages in meeting modern industry demands, including sustainability, preventive maintenance and IT/OT convergence. Learn how proper valve selection can lead to longer, reliable shut-off, reduced emissions and lower total cost of ownership. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ew4nkGd6

💡 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: Innovative cast alloys expand valve manufacturing options This article from N'GENIUS Materials discusses a breakthrough in stainless steel castings for valves. Key points: ➜ New high-strength austenitic stainless steels developed for cast products  ➜ N'GENIUS 326L35M4N outperforms traditional 6Mo grades in strength and corrosion resistance  ➜ Improved castability and performance compared to adapted wrought materials  ➜ Potential for weight savings and enhanced safety in valve design  ➜ Suitable for high-pressure and corrosive environments, including sour gas applications A must-read for those working with high-performance valves in corrosive environments. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dKUBrxdF